Bidvest Labels is the result of three leading labelling companies—Rotolabel, S&N, and Spec Systems—coming together to form a powerhouse in the industry. With a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service, this new entity is set to redefine the labelling landscape across Southern Africa.
A Legacy of Excellence
Rotolabel, founded in 1982 and acquired by the Bidvest Group in 2008, has earned distinction in producing world-class self-adhesive labels. Many of South Africa’s top FMCG, Personal Care, pharmaceutical and wine producers have relied on Rotolabel to represent their brands with premium-quality labels. Our Cape Town plant features state-of-the-art flexographic and digital printing facilities, ensuring consistency and excellence with every label produced.
Our proudest label in TRUST!
S&N Labels has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in the labelling industry, and it is known for delivering quality and reliability to diverse clients. From FMCG and retail to healthcare and industrial applications, we provide tailored labelling solutions, including blank VIP labels, vibrant full-colour product labels, and specialised thermal transfer labels. Our partnerships with leading brands such as Armor Inkanto, TSC Printronix, Honeywell, Zebra, BarTender, and Meto ensure that we always offer cutting-edge solutions.
Spec Systems, an ISO 22000:2018-certified company with over 32 years of experience, brings expertise in Auto-ID solutions, self-adhesive labels, and thermal transfer ribbons. With a national footprint and a diverse product range—including barcoding, full-colour label printing, security and ID cards—Spec Systems provides comprehensive branding and data accuracy solutions across multiple industries.
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Self-Adhesive Labels
At Bidvest Labels, we understand that every business has unique labelling needs. That’s why we offer custom labels tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you need branded product labels, barcode labels, or industry-specific solutions, we provide high-quality, durable labels designed to meet your requirements.
Wraparound Labels
Wraparound labels are the perfect solution for bottled products such as carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, and other beverages. These labels are specifically designed for high-speed machine application, ensuring an efficient and consistent labelling process that is ideal for large-scale production.
Price Marking & Tagging
Bidvest Labels is a key partner in Southern Africa of the internationally recognised meto range of hand labellers, which is ideal for retail applications and is considered to be one of the leaders in this market. This is due to their attention to the highest quality standards and robustness.
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Hardware
Bidvest Labels is a key partner in Southern Africa of the internationally recognised meto range of hand labellers, which is ideal for retail applications and is considered to be one of the leaders in this market. This is due to their attention to the highest quality standards and robustness.
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Bidvest Labels is the largest tier 1 distributor of inkanto thermal transfer ribbons (TTR) from ARMOR IIMAK in Sub-Saharan Africa. The inkanto range of high-quality thermal transfer ribbons is suited to a variety of applications from appliance rating labels, barcode labels, chemical labels, food labelling and marking, pharmaceutical labels, printed circuit board electronic labels to product and pricing labels.
Unparalleled Experience
We have more than 40 years of experience.
International Distribution
Borders don’t stop us – Offering collections and deliveries.
Grow With Us
We understand your needs change as your business grows. We can assist.
Your Silent Partner
Discreetly drop-shipping your orders to customers.
